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kahdah

Posted 05 April 2008 - 09:31 AM

Zanshin

Posted 05 April 2008 - 10:46 AM

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I may be being stupid somewhere here in executing the 'Take ownership of a file' instructions, but..........
I cannot do it with Notepad as that is an application. I have searched MS and Windows prog files and cannot find a Notepad file to take control of.
The .txt file (all .txt files are out of bounds to me security wise) I cannot access.

Zanshin

Posted 05 April 2008 - 11:18 AM

Zanshin

Posted 05 April 2008 - 12:16 PM

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When I was looking for the Notepad file/folder (if indeed there is one) in C drive, I came across this file.....Uninstall_CDS.exe .....should this be of concern as after some 'net research, some forum feedbacks out there report it as a Trojan

kahdah

Posted 05 April 2008 - 12:55 PM

No that file is related to Cyberlink's Power2Go program.It is not a trojan.=================================Cleanup::

Make sure you have an Internet Connection.

Double-click OTMoveIt2.exe to run it. (Vista users, please right click on OTMoveit2.exe and select "Run as an Administrator")

Click on the CleanUp! button

A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.

If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OtMoveit2 to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.

Click Yes to begin the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.

You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.

================After that Then I will need you to reset your System Restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account.

(Windows XP)1. Turn off System Restore.Click on *StartRight-click *My ComputerClick *PropertiesClick the *System Restore tabCheck *Turn off System RestoreClick *Apply, and then click *OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.Click on *StartRight-click *My ComputerClick *Properties*UN-Check*Turn off System Restore*Check *Turn on System RestoreClick *Apply, and then click *OK.

The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people. You do not have to have all or any of them they are only suggestions.This list is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.

Spybot Search & Destroy-Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.

Ad-Aware-Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.

Spywareguard-Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.

IE-SPYAD- puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.

Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.

Castle Cops To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein. ==============================================Since this is no longer a malware isuue.I would try starting a new thread in the XP Forum where they may be able to help you further about the notepad issue.

Zanshin

Posted 05 April 2008 - 10:42 PM

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Thank you very very much Kahdah for all your help and resolving mu issues.
I am familiar with several of the above security programmes and will now revise my computer security.
If you are a lover of Irish music (re the Cheiftains reference)like me, I hope you have some Davy Spillane and Afro Celt Sound System in your music library, that too will bring you great joy.
Zanshin.